Detail 01
Rubber, not plastic
Grips the post and cushions the cymbal hole instead of cracking under stick vibration the way hard plastic sleeves do.
Product detailSKU #1273887993122
GibraltarRubber Cymbal Sleeve - Tall
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tall rubber sleeve for a cymbal stand tilter post. A consumable replacement part for drummers whose cymbals are riding on bare metal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a split or missing sleeve on a crash stand
- Drummers stocking spares in a stick bag or hardware case
- Cymbals with a deep bell needing extra post coverage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who need the felts and wing nut too
- Stands with an unusual or oversized tilter post diameter
- Anyone wanting a full quick-release cymbal mounting system
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tall version
Covers more of the threaded post, so deep-bell cymbals and thick-hubbed rides still sit on rubber rather than metal.
Detail 03
Slides over the tilter post
Sits between the cymbal hole and the threads. This is the part that stops keyholing and metal-on-metal rattle.
Detail 04
Sold as a single sleeve
One stand's worth. A full kit needs one per cymbal stand, so count your stands before ordering.
Detail 05
$4.49
Cheap enough to treat as a wear item. Sleeves tear over time and are meant to be replaced, not repaired.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Felts and wing nut are separate purchases, not included here
- 02Check your tilter post diameter — sleeve fit varies between stand brands
- 03Buy several at once; you will split one eventually
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need the tall one or the regular?
Tall makes sense when the cymbal hub is thick or the bell is deep, so the cymbal would otherwise sit above a short sleeve and touch bare threads. Otherwise either works.
02Does this come with felts?
No. This is the sleeve only. You will need cymbal felts above and below, plus a wing nut, if you are rebuilding the whole stack.
03Will it fit my stand?
It is sold as a universal-style sleeve, but tilter post diameters differ by brand. Measure your post or compare against the old sleeve before ordering.
04Why does my cymbal hole look worn?
That is keyholing, caused by the cymbal hole riding directly on the metal post. A sleeve is what prevents it, so replace torn ones promptly.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
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